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Old 02-03-2013, 07:21 AM   #96
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Originally Posted by bearcat jeff View Post
First of all no games in this league are a sure win. There is a reason there are so many teams bunched together. If the bearcats would move and attack on a regular basis they'd be dangerous and hard to beat. Their droughts are almost always caused by 2 things: Turnovers and standing around while one guy dribbles. When the Bearcats move they get good shots and the offense, while not devastating, is efficient.

Because the Bearcats don't look pretty they don't get the respect they deserve. I've watched so many so called good teams that have the same issues as UC or who yes, may score 80, but give up 70 a night. Mizzouri and Illinois were being celebrated early and now Illinois is struggling to stay afloat for a bid and Mizzouri has been blown out in at least 3 of their losses. Last week it was Ole Miss and Villanova and their bubble got popped.

Duke has not looked good for 2-3 weeks. Indiana hit a bad patch and aren't as good away from home. Kansas is solid but very beatable. OSU can't score. Only Florida seems to be good in all phases right now.

This team is 18-4 and by any account has played a solid schedule.They did what Cuse couldn't and won at Pitt. They beat a very good Oregon team, with all it's parts in place, on a neutral court. They may be the best road team in the nation over the last season and a half. They can't shoot, dribble or pass and yet they're 18-4. What that says is they are tough and they know how to win. I think Mick, his staff and the players deserve respect for that.

There is a helluva of story here in Cincinnati. From near destruction to 70 wins and counting in just over the past 2 1/2 seasons. Mick Cronin is still young and got his 200th win. Where would he be if he hadn't chosen to take over a program he knew would lose for 2-3 years? His players may not play pretty, but they are every bit as determined and tough as their coach. It's a shame everyone gets caught up in the aesthetics and misses the blue collar winner Mick's built here in Cincinnati. It really is.
jeff, we must have been posting at the same time. Couldn't agree more. Mick was a great hire and he revived Cindy hoops.
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